In northern Ukraine, it was boy versus Russian drone. The boy won
A 12-year-old boy in northern Ukraine successfully disabled a Russian drone targeting children in his village. This incident highlights the increasing use of drones in the ongoing conflict, posing threats to civilians. The boy's quick thinking potentially saved lives during a time of heightened danger from aerial attacks.
- ▪Anatolii Prokhorenko was in a pear tree when he spotted a drone approaching his home.
- ▪The drone was targeting a group of children playing in the yard, including his younger siblings.
- ▪Ukrainians have referred to the use of drones against civilians as Russia's 'human safari'.
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